Build your startup on solid grounds

Accelerator programmes

Our annual programmes and startup challenges have supported a diverse range of alumni & student-led startups from leading universities. You will benefit from the best pool of talent and mentors and get a structured program to help you build a product that works.

Terms vary per programme. Typically it includes £10,000-100,000 as initial capital in exchange for a negotiable % equity stake.

The next programme starts in March 2025 and will be highly selective. We ask you to be determined and serious about building a startup full-time in the next few years. This programme will change your life if you are ready for it. Any questions? Ask us on our FAQ page.

Our start-ups & alumni have raised over $10 million in funding since only 2021

Varzy

Makrverse

THRYVE

Our Investment Fund

Fund II is launching in winter and will be accepting applications throughout the year. The portfolio will consist of the most promising founders in search of the best student talent in the UK & Europe.

Check out our FAQs for more details.

£10k

We typically put £10,000 as an initial investment in all the startups that get into our program. We help you use that cash to create your MVP, set up your company, and pay for your market research.

£100k

If you manage to get some early traction on your product, we can support you further in your pre-seed by fast tracking consideration from our board, and also hosting a demo day for your startup.

£200k

This amount represents prizes in free resources such as AWS, Notion, Monday.com, and many others. Cloud and software can be very expensive in the early life of a startup, but not for you.

Our Process in 5 steps.

  • Step 1: Apply

    A submission form for us to get to know you, your idea and eligibility for a programme or fund.

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  • Step 2: Initial discussion

    Upon interest, members of the team will follow up to E-meet.

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  • Step 3: Due Dilligence

    Our team undergoes further analysis

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  • Step 4: High Level Discussion

    Members from the leadership board are present to meet you. No one hour presentation pitches with a silent board, rather high level, competent discussions, bouncing off ideas and questions.

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  • Step 5: Cheque

    The leadership team have thought hard, and has decided. Send the cheque!

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Who are we looking for?

  • We take the most talented students from elite universities in the UK & Europe. We are looking for people that are bold, engaged and passionate.

  • People that apply should be willing to reject a job offer if they are doing great. This would be the commitment before receiving an investment from us. Being in your last year of bachelor, masters or PhD is a plus. You can also apply if you have graduated within the last 24 months or in a gap year

  • We are not necessarily looking for people that already have startups or even ideas. We are looking for people full of resources and potential, but above all, people deeply passionate about entrepreneurship. Can you excel in your target space, trusted to get a task at hand done, with the adaptability and toughness to fly through startup hell and back?

Testimonials.

  • Annabel de Gheldere

    “I was impressed by the quality of the program and completely changed my approach to entrepreneurship. I would recommend it to anyone.”

  • Thadeo Arlo

    “Thanks to Initiator, I am now leading a company, recruiting and raising funds. It is the beginning of the dream!”

  • Samuel Ola

    “I met the most amazing people and was presented with an international network of entrepreneurs and professionals I wouldn’t have met elsewhere.”

  • Megha Jose

    “Initiator empowered me to do what I always wanted to. With my company I feel I’m really having an impact.’

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